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Elder Care

3 Tips For A Stronger Relationship With Your Adult Child

If you are the parent of an adult child, you’ve parented your child through the different seasons of life. As an adult, your child has taken on more responsibilities, made their own decisions, and perhaps built a life and family

Sana Ansari November 8, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family, Parenting Read more

4 Ways To Find More Support When Caring For An Elder Parent/Relative

If Allah SWT decrees for you to care for your parents in their old age, He has blessed you with a huge opportunity to enter paradise. But with this great reward comes great sacrifice. Caregiving for an elderly loved one

Sana Ansari November 5, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family, Parenting Read more

Our updated Elder Care Toolkit is live!

Caregiver burnout is a “state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. With 2 out of every 3 caregivers a female, the role

Sana Ansari October 25, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Elder Care, Family Read more

Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Can Alzheimer’s and dementia be prevented? Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one

FYI_Admin July 15, 2020 Article Archives, Elder Care, Mental Health Read more

Helpless and Afraid – Handling Your Anxiety around a Loved One Who is Hospitalized

Helpless and Afraid –  Handling Your Anxiety around a Loved One Who is Hospitalized

By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Is this story familiar to you? Malaika’s mom hasn’t been feeling well and was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She gets the dreaded call that her mom is having difficulty breathing and is

FYI_Admin June 30, 2020March 21, 2021 Article Archives, Elder Care, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship Read more

Losing a Loved One During the Pandemic

Losing a Loved One During the Pandemic

By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. As we all move through this pandemic, it is highly likely that we have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost a loved one. COVID-19 has changed the way

FYI_Admin June 23, 2020January 28, 2021 Article Archives, Elder Care, Family, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

Why Your Kids Need Their Grandparents (And Grandparents Need Their Grandkids)

This year, both Kate and I lost our last, and most beloved grandparents — Kate, a grandmother who she adored, and me, a grandfather who I deeply admired. These deaths have had us reminiscing about the role these loving elders played

FYI_Admin October 21, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family Read more

Make Yourself A Priority Too ( Tips For Caregivers)

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FYI_Admin October 19, 2019 Article Archives, Elder Care Read more

6 Factors of Grandparent-Grandchild Closeness

Have you ever wondered how some grandparents manage to have close relationships with their grandchildren and others do not? It’s not a mystery. Research has uncovered the secrets, but they are still unknown to many grandparents. Read more at verywellfamily.com

FYI_Admin October 19, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family, Parenting, Relationship, Youth Read more

Sibling Relationships: Resolving Issues While Caring for Parents

Issues between brothers and sisters often seem to come to a head when a parent begins requiring care. While siblings who have always had a healthy relationship generally find ways to work through their disagreements, many who never truly got

FYI_Admin October 18, 2019 Article Archives, Elder Care, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

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